2008-09-06T13:14:52-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/christian+missions/ http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=46735&columnid=3881 2008-09-06T13:14:52-05:00 Jesus is the quintessential model of faith and our practice of missions that we are to follow. We do not have a Lord who sits aloof in Heaven, with no firsthand idea or comprehension of what it means to be a human or to serve out in the field. Our Lord served and taught, just as He calls us to go to serve and teach. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=46734&columnid=3881 2008-09-06T13:14:23-05:00 Does fear still have a hold on you? Are you so busy looking for opportunities you cannot see anything else? In Matthew 10: 27-33, after Jesus gave the disciples their training and their project of being sent out for the first time on their mission, He further encouraged and warned them. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=46733&columnid=3881 2008-09-06T13:13:32-05:00 Now, perhaps you are wondering how can I become more obedient and faithful when I just cannot see the road ahead? Perhaps, you have tried hard in our motivations or support development or your service on the mission field and feel frustrated? http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=46732&columnid=3881 2008-09-06T13:12:59-05:00 Do you fear growing in the faith? Fear missions and witnessing? Take comfort, our confidence from who Christ is and what He did for us leads to our boldness! Being bold means we are willing to take our faith, venture out with it, and do the right thing at the right time, regardless of the cultural and language barriers or any fears.... http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=49186&columnid=3881 2008-09-06T13:12:20-05:00 What is Missions? A classic definition for Christian Missions is proclaiming the Gospel message outside of your culture, as in “going to serve at a great distance.” It is taking the message of Jesus Christ where He has not been found or...